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With 28 Years in the Immigration Industry, What Drives WorldWay's Success?
The immigration industry has never been one lacking in change. Policies change, popular destinations change, and client needs are constantly evolving. From the early single-focused need for overseas residency status to today, where an increasing number of families simultaneously consider residency, education, asset allocation, global mobility, and post-arrival settlement arrangements, immigration services have long evolved beyond simply helping clients submit an application. Starting in Hong Kong, China in 1998, WorldWay Group has been continuously operating in the immigration field for 28 years. From early overseas immigration project services to now covering more than 20 countries and regions; from residency applications to further extending services to education, settlement, and living abroad, WorldWay's growth trajectory reflects, to some degree, the changes in Chinese families' overseas residency needs over the past twenty-plus years.
A Sham Marriage for a U.S. Green Card? A Shortcut Turned into a Dead End!
How far would someone go with "marriage" just to get a U.S. Green Card? Find a U.S. citizen, get a marriage certificate, hold a wedding, take joint photos, open a joint bank account, buy insurance, file joint tax returns, and even memorize marital details in advance to prepare for the immigration officer's interview. It sounds like a TV drama, but a case recently announced by the U.S. Department of Justice is even more dramatic than fiction. On August 12 local time, the U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against 11 defendants suspected of participating in a large-scale marriage immigration fraud network. According to disclosures by the Department of Justice, this network operated for over a decade, arranging more than 1,000 sham marriages. It primarily arranged for foreign applicants, including Chinese nationals, to marry U.S. citizens to assist them in applying for U.S. permanent resident status. The U.S. Department of Justice stated that this is one of the largest marriage fraud cases in U.S. history.
Why Are Elite Families Rushing to Obtain Hong Kong Residency?
An increasing number of global high-net-worth families are choosing Hong Kong as an important destination for family wealth management. New data shows that as of the end of 2025, the number of single-family offices in Hong Kong exceeded 3,380, an increase of about 680 from two years ago, representing a growth rate of over 25%. And this is just the beginning. The Hong Kong SAR Government has set a new target: from 2026 to 2028, to assist over 220 more family offices in establishing or expanding their operations in Hong Kong.
Attention U.S. Visa Holders! H-1B/L-1 Extension Fees to Increase Soon
U.S. H-1B and L-1 employment costs are facing another new change. On August 10, 2026 local time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially published a final rule in the Federal Register, expanding the scope of the "9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee". The new rule will officially take effect on September 9, 2026.
St. Kitts Immigration News: WorldWay Clients Receive Concentrated Approvals
Good news keeps arriving! WorldWay Immigration brings exciting news once again: A large batch of St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program clients have successfully received approval! The arrival of each approval letter not only signifies that clients' status planning has smoothly passed an important milestone, but also once again demonstrates the maturity and stability of St. Kitts as an established citizenship-by-investment program.
Another Blow to H-1B! Proposed Elimination of the 60-Day Unemployment Grace Period
H-1B visa holders' "60-day grace period" after losing employment may be facing major changes. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a proposed new rule (RIN:1615-AD22) planning to completely eliminate the 60-day lawful grace period for H-1B visa holders following unemployment. The proposal was submitted to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review on August 6, 2026.
Understand 3 Major Signals to Unlock the Citizenship Dividends of Turkey, a Major European Nation!
Recently, Turkey's real estate market, wealth population, and financial system have successively released positive signals. A recovery in real estate transactions, rapid growth of the ultra-high-net-worth population, and an accelerating financial integration with Europe—the combination of these three trends has once again placed Turkey in the spotlight for global investors and families planning their residency and citizenship. For families seeking to balance overseas residency status, asset allocation, children's education, and cross-border development, the value of Turkish citizenship is gradually extending beyond a passport to a broader allocation of international resources.
Another EB-5 Good News from WorldWay: I-829 Job Creation 100% Completed
Great news! Excellent progress has been reported for the "Aspen Kodiak Apartments" EB-5 rural project invested in by clients of WorldWay Group: 100% of the required jobs for investors have been created! The project requires a total of 640 jobs to be created. As of June 2026, a cumulative total of 662 jobs have been created, exceeding the project's requirements.
Immigrating for Education? The New 2027 Global University Rankings Provide the Answer
For many families, the appeal of studying in the US has never been just a diploma from a prestigious university. From world-leading university resources and mature scientific research systems to an employment environment closely connected with industries such as technology, finance, and healthcare, the United States remains a major destination for global higher education. The newly released 2027 QS World University Rankings once again confirm the comprehensive strength of American higher education.
Major New Rule Takes Effect! U.S. B1/B2 Visa Bond Program Officially Implemented
U.S. short-term visit visas have undergone another major adjustment. On August 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of State officially made the "Visa Bond Program", which had been implemented for nearly a year, a permanent system. Under the new rule, applicants from specific countries applying for B1 business visas or B2 tourist visas who meet the basic visa qualifications may still be required to post a refundable bond before being issued a visa.
Notice to Nauru Immigration Investors: New Changes to Application Documents
Recently, the Government of the Republic of Nauru announced that it has officially changed the country's name from "Nauru" to "Naoero", while the Chinese name "瑙鲁" remains unchanged. Consequently, the original Citizenship by Investment Program "Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program" has also been renamed to "Naoero Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program", and remains referred to in Chinese as the "Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program".
Trump Delivers Double Blow! This Pathway to the U.S. Faces Heavy Crackdown
On August 6, local time, U.S. President Donald Trump signed two executive orders, one aimed at further restricting birthright citizenship policies, and the other focusing on cracking down on commercialized “birth tourism.” This marks another push by the White House to tighten relevant policies following the U.S. Supreme Court's previous rejection of Trump's broader plan to restrict birthright citizenship, drawing widespread external attention.